Tag: Tourism
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17 illegal tour guides prosecuted last year: MGTO
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), in collaboration with the police, prosecuted 17 individuals suspected of operating as illegal tour guides last year. The data was ... -
Visitors in free fall, especially from the mainland
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that visitors to Macau dropped 4.4% year-on-year in February. According to DSEC, the drop is mainly due ... -
Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong collaborate to boost GBA tourism
The tourism authorities of Macau, Hong Kong, and Guangdong are strengthening their collaboration to promote the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a premier travel destination. ... -
Macao International Parade to feature expanded elements under ‘Culture City of East Asia’ initiative
The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, announced yesterday that the Macao International Parade will incorporate additional elements this year, aligning with Macau’s ... -
Package tours surge 80% in January
The number of inbound package tour visitors in January surged by 79.2% year-on-year to 239,000, driven by a sharp increase in visitors from mainland China, which ... -
‘Puppy Mountain’ photo draws onlookers to a Chinese riverside
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created ... -
MGTO participates in travel fair in Indonesia as it eyes expansion in Asian markets
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and the travel trade participated in the ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 last weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia. Local tourism authorities showcased ... -
City records 27% increase in visitor arrivals in January
Macau welcomed 3,646,561 visitors in January 2025, reflecting a 27.4% year-on-year increase, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Same-day visitors rose 45.6% to 2,155,279, ... -
MGTO to expand Hong Kong promotions to boost regional tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has announced plans to progressively roll out promotions targeting the Hong Kong market, aiming to increase visitation from the neighboring ... -
CNY visitors from Taiwan see largest increase, while Hong Kong sees notable decline
Macau welcomed 1.309 million visitors from the mainland during the eight-day Spring Festival Golden Week holiday in 2025, according to government data. This marks a 3.5% ... -
Lawmaker Ron Lam advocates for quicker training and incentives for tourist guides
Lawmaker Ron Lam wants the authorities to expedite the training process for tourist guides and increase incentive packages to facilitate the development of the tourism industry. ... -
Barra CNY market kicks off; organizers expect visitors to double this year
The Barra Lunar New Year market, this year named the “Barra Lucky Blessing Market,” officially opened last Sunday. The traditional market will run until February 25 ... -
MGTO pledges continued global outreach expansion with strategic tourism initiatives
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been targeting the international market, partnering with different industries to launch preferential tourism projects, roadshows, and promotional events across ... -
Inbound package tour visitors surge in 2024
Macau recorded a total of 2,103,000 inbound package tour visitors last year, while the number of hotel guests totaled 14,433,000. According to data from the Statistics ... -
International visitors leaped by 66% y-o-y in 2024
Official statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) noted that last year, there were 2,423,093 international visitors to Macau. As the Times previously reported, the ... -
Taiwan issues travel alert for CNY travelers to Macau
As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, Taiwanese authorities advise their citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Macau and Hong Kong, which remain under an ... -
Gov’t prepares for surge in CNY visitors at Old Taipa Village
Government officials anticipate a significant increase in the flow of people visiting the Taipa Old Town area during the Lunar New Year compared to previous years, ... -
MGTO forecasts 185,000 a day during CNY
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) forecasts that over the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays, Macau should receive an average of 185,000 visitors per day, MGTO ... -
New border crossings record reached over the weekend, over 803,000 on Saturday
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported that over 803,000 people crossed different border crossings in Macau last Saturday, setting a new record for border movements ... -
Taiwan group trips getting underway
Group tours to Taiwan will be resumed soon for residents from Fujian province and Shanghai in the Chinese mainland, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced ... -
Hainan sees over threefold rise in visa-free visitors
More than 350,000 international visitors entered Hainan province visa-free last year, a 283 percent increase year-on-year, according to Yu Wenzhong, deputy director of the Office of ... -
Tourist Price Index rises 3% year-on-year in 2024
The average Tourist Price Index (TPI) for 2024 increased by 3.15% compared to the previous year, reaching 146.23, according to data released by the Statistics and ... -
MGTO estimates nearly 35 million visitors in 2024
While the figures are not yet final, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has stated that it expects 34.9 million visitors entered Macau in 2024. This ... -
Residents living close to tourist sites complain of excessive crowding and noise
Residents living close to several major tourist sites have complained that the large number of visitors who visited Macau in 2024 is not respecting those who ... -
China expects New Year holiday tourism boom with relaxed immigration policies
With the latest relaxation and extension of its immigration policies, China is expected to become a popular destination for foreign tourists this upcoming New Year holiday. ... -
International visitors surge in November
Inbound package tour visitors to Macau reached 213,000 in November, marking a 5.2% increase year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Notably, visitors from mainland China rose by 2.1% to 189,000, ... -
Visitors surge this Christmas season
Macau experienced a festive boom this Christmas, welcoming approximately 117,000 visitors Dec. 25, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. According to Public Security Police ... -
Fruitful year for visitor figures, all goals should be reached
This year was fruitful for visitor figures, with the goals set by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) all being achieved or within close reach, statistics ... -
Lawmaker calls to optimize tour routes
In recent months there has been a significant increase in visitor arrivals, with numbers surpassing 30 million in November, reaching approximately 87% of pre-pandemic levels. The ... -
November visitor arrivals surge 9.6%
Macau’s visitor arrivals surged 9.6% year-on-year to 2,832,041 in November 2024, recovering to 97.3% of the level in the same month in 2019, according to data ... -
Beijing eases visa-free transit rules to boost openness, int’l exchanges
China announced yesterday significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, aiming to further boost international openness and people-to-people exchanges. The National Immigration Administration (NIA) said the ... -
Sector: City needs to prioritize length of stay over visitor numbers
The hospitality sector has expressed optimism about the new policy that would allow Zhuhai residents to visit Macau from next year, with up to seven days ... -
SCL announces long-term partnership to bring NBA to Macau
Sands China Limited (SCL) has announced it has established a multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to bring world-class basketball to Macau. The newly ... -
Gov’t optimistic about achieving 33 million visitor goal in 2024
Officials have expressed optimism Macau will reach its goal of 33 million visitors this year. This comes as the Tourism Development Committee (CDT) last week convened ... -
Visitor arrivals rebound to 98% of 2019 levels in October
Macau’s visitor arrivals bounced back strongly in October 2024, reaching 97.7% of the level seen in October 2019, according to data from the Statistics and Census ...
